The Crisper Whisperer: How to Handle Eggplant Overload

Name: The Crisper Whisperer: How to Handle Eggplant Overload
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 411 grams diced tomatoes, drained; 3 Tbsps drained capers; 3 ribs celery, finely chopped; 1 medium eggplant; 2 Tbsps chopped fresh basil; 2 Tbsps minced fresh parsley; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 20 larges green olives, pitted and chopped; 4 servings Ground black pepper to taste; 1 teaspoon Kosher salt; 59 milliliters olive oil, divided; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano; 2 Tbsps red wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons sugar; 2 Tbsps tomato paste

The Crisper Whisperer: How to Handle Eggplant Overload might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe serves 4. One portion of this dish contains approximately 4g of protein, 17g of fat, and a total of 249 calories. This recipe covers 15% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up ground pepper, onion, celery, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegan diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

Trim and peel the eggplant and dice into 1/2-inch cubes.

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Eggplant

Sprinkle lightly with salt.

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Salt

In a heavy, wide skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium heat.

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Olive Oil

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Add the celery and onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes.

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Celery

Onion

Add the garlic and cook, stirring, one minute more.

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Garlic

Remove the celery mixture to a bowl.

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Celery

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Bowl

In the same skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil.

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Olive Oil

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Add the eggplant and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly browned in spots, about 7 minutes.

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Eggplant

Add the celery mixture back to the eggplant in the skillet, along with the tomatoes, olives, capers, vinegar, tomato paste, sugar, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for about 15 minutes, until the mixture has thickened enough to be spreadable. stir in the parsley and basil along with additional salt, pepper and vinegar to taste.

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Salt And Pepper